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Tteokkochi (Skewered Korean Rice Cakes With Spicy Gochujang Glaze)
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Tteokkochi (Skewered Korean Rice Cakes With Spicy Gochujang Glaze)

This recipe for Tteokkochi features skewered Korean rice cakes grilled until crisp and slightly puffy, glazed with a spicy sweet and tangy gochujang sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 232 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Asian, Korean

Ingredients

Gochujang sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean red chili pepper paste
  • ½ teaspoon gochugaru korean red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon rice syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Rice cakes:
  • 20 rice cake Korean, cylindrical, aka tteok
Garnish:
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds
  • peanuts crushed

Instructions

Make the spicy gochujang sauce:
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, rice vinegar, rice syrup, sesame oil, brown sugar, and garlic.
  2. Give it a stir, and bring to a boil.
  3. Once thickened, remove from heat and set aside.
If using frozen/refrigerated rice cakes:
  1. Bring a pot of water up to a boil.
  2. Add in the rice cakes and blanch for about 30 seconds, until slightly softened.
  3. Drain the rice cakes and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
If using fresh rice cakes, skip the above:
  1. Skewer a few rice cakes onto a wooden or bamboo skewer.
  2. Repeat with the remaining skewers.
  3. Note: depending on how long your skewers are, you can adjust the amount of rice cakes.
  4. Preheat a grill or pan-fry over medium-high heat.
  5. Lightly oil the grill or pan.
  6. Place the skewers onto the grill/pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side (flipping halfway through), or until slightly charred and the rice cakes puff up and get slightly crisp.
  7. Remove from the grill/pan and brush the gochujang sauce on both sides of the rice cake skewers.
  8. Garnish with parsley, scallions, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts.
  9. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 280mg (12%) Potassium 169mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 83IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232

% Daily Value*

Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Potassium 169mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 83IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.